Meter to Dekameter Converter (m to dam)
Instantly convert between meters and dekameters using this precise tool. Essential for civil engineering, land surveying, and academic applications. 100% free with no registration required.
Conversion Formula
1 meter (m) = 0.1 dekameter (dam)
To convert meters to dekameters:
dekameters = meters ÷ 10
Example: 25 m ÷ 10 = 2.5 dam
Meter to Dekameter Conversion Table
| Meters (m) | Dekameters (dam) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 0.1 dam |
| 5 m | 0.5 dam |
| 10 m | 1 dam |
| 20 m | 2 dam |
| 25 m | 2.5 dam |
| 50 m | 5 dam |
| 100 m | 10 dam |
| 150 m | 15 dam |
| 200 m | 20 dam |
| 500 m | 50 dam |
| 1,000 m | 100 dam |
Practical Examples
- Swimming pool length: 25 m = 2.5 dam (Olympic-sized pool)
- Football field: 90 m = 9 dam (including end zones)
- City block: Typically 100-120 m = 10-12 dam
Professional Applications
- Civil engineering: Road and bridge construction planning
- Surveying: Property boundary measurements
- Agriculture: Field irrigation system layout
- Urban planning: Park and public space design
Reference: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Definition and Background
What is a Meter?
The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It was originally defined in 1793 as:
- 1/10,000,000 of the distance from the equator to the North Pole
- Now defined by the speed of light (1/299,792,458 of a second)
What is a Dekameter?
A dekameter (dam) is a metric unit of length equal to 10 meters. The name comes from:
- Greek “deka”: meaning ten
- Greek “metron”: meaning measure
Metric System Hierarchy
| Unit | Symbol | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeter | mm | 0.001 m |
| Centimeter | cm | 0.01 m |
| Decimeter | dm | 0.1 m |
| Meter | m | 1 m |
| Dekameter | dam | 10 m |
| Hectometer | hm | 100 m |
| Kilometer | km | 1,000 m |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I use meters instead of dekameters?
Meters are the base SI unit of length, offering greater precision for measurements, while dekameters are convenient for medium-scale distances in land measurement.
How precise is meter measurement?
Meters are highly precise, serving as the fundamental unit of length in the SI system, suitable for exact measurements in science and engineering.
What’s the history of the meter?
Introduced during the French Revolution as part of the metric system, originally defined as 1/10,000,000 of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, now based on the speed of light.
Are meters used worldwide?
Meters are universally adopted as the standard unit of length in the SI system, used globally in science, engineering, and everyday measurements.